I’ve had enough of gun violence, so this is what I’m doing You guys. It’s pretty much time that we do something. I don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican. An Independent or …Read moreI’ve had enough of gun violence, so this is what I’m doing
5 books to ‘hook’ your reluctant reader I have been on a crazy roll lately, playing with video and new platforms and all that fun stuff. But you know that my true love lies right …Read more5 books to ‘hook’ your reluctant reader
must-have books about puberty, sex, and everything important for girls and boys please note: This post is a bit more content-sensitive than others, and all links are affiliate links, which means that you can go right to Amazon to …Read moremust-have books about puberty, sex, and everything important for girls and boys
cool, interactive tool for teaching kids financial literacy Oh, friends. How I wish I were better about teaching my kids to budget, to stay on top of finances, and to save money. It’s not my …Read morecool, interactive tool for teaching kids financial literacy
what is musical.ly and should I let my kid have an account? You guys. My kids have become obsessed — O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D — with musical.ly. And up until recently, only Maddy had an …Read morewhat is musical.ly and should I let my kid have an account?
why book walks rock for big-kid read-alouds It is so hard to find time to sit down and read with your kids every, single night. Especially as they get older. When kids get older, sports …Read morewhy book walks rock for big-kid read-alouds
reading tip 4: read to BIG kids #raiseareader Did you know that the majority of kids ages 6-11 years old who participated in the Scholastic Kids and Family Reading Report said that their parents …Read morereading tip 4: read to BIG kids #raiseareader
reading tip 3: 2 resources you need | teachmama.com #RaiseAReader Many of you know that I’m all about reading tips this month–sharing quick and easy tips that every parent can use no matter …Read morereading tip 3: 2 resources you need | teachmama.com #RaiseAReader
(more!) word puzzle lunchbox notes You guys. My kids love these new! word puzzle lunchbox notes. And my kids’ friends love these. And my friends’ kids love …Read more(more!) word puzzle lunchbox notes
valentine’s day books for middle grade readers Confession: Valentine’s Day is my least favorite holiday. I think it’s nerdy. I think it’s cheesy. I think it’s …Read morevalentine’s day books for middle grade readers
new book series for tweens: 5 reasons to love Disney’s Star Darlings New book series for tweens? Yes. Worth your time? Yes. Your tween–girls, especially–will really like it? You bet. It’s the …Read morenew book series for tweens: 5 reasons to love Disney’s Star Darlings
talking about severus snape with kids: in memory of alan rickman This morning, my sister told me about the passing of Alan Rickman, the man who played (among many other roles) Severus Snape in the Harry Potter …Read moretalking about severus snape with kids: in memory of alan rickman
best books as gifts for everyone on your list Books are all over our home, all of the time. Tons of books–books from book fairs, from yard sales, from the library, from school, from …Read morebest books as gifts for everyone on your list
handmade gifts for the whole family Friends. You know I’ve been doing some work with Klutz lately, and it’s been a blast. A few weeks ago, we held a twitter event …Read morehandmade gifts for the whole family
best gifts for middle schoolers: creative, classic ideas All year long we’re kind of preparing for this list, my friends–our holiday gift picks. Except this year, with an 8, 10, and 11 year …Read morebest gifts for middle schoolers: creative, classic ideas
great wolf lodge: learning and loving family time For years and years and years and years now, my kids have asked to go to Great Wolf Lodge. Really. And for whatever reason, we never made the …Read moregreat wolf lodge: learning and loving family time
Norse Mythology 101: prep and background for reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan My kids seem to have a stronger understanding of Greek mythology thanks to their devouring of the Percy Jackson series. And …Read moreNorse Mythology 101: prep and background for reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan
littleBits: the perfect toy for curious, creative kids Are your kids into LEGOs? Are they into blocks? Do your kids totally love Minecraft? Do they love building and …Read morelittleBits: the perfect toy for curious, creative kids
show your kids how to study: 5 easy ways One thing I have come to realize, after years of teaching and tutoring, is that kids really don’t know how to study. We may tell them to …Read moreshow your kids how to study: 5 easy ways
where to go for free homework help: Homework Help Desk Now more than ever, I feel like I need a lifeline when it comes to helping my kids with their homework. Honestly, the …Read morewhere to go for free homework help: Homework Help Desk